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I just skated at the Joe in December and the ice is definitely softer than what most people are used too, I think. Plus it was way hotter than I was used to and there were only about 100 people in the seats compared to a regular NHL game. So if you're skating on softer ice and hotter conditions, I can see why many of these players are going shallower. I felt a bit slower at the Joe than normal and I have a good feeling that it was due mostly to the conditions.

So I look at this argument going on about "Home Sharpeners" vs. retailers in a different light. I also play/coach high school tennis and have been stringing racquets for years. I started just like many stringers, getting my own and learning the craft. There are many types of machines out there, some of which make it easier for stringers to do their job (i.e. electronic stringers). Just because they're easier to use, doesn't mean you can be bad at the craft and not pay attention to what you're doing. You still need to make sure the strings aren't slipping in the clamps, the weave is correct, you've started in the correct spots and your tensions are accurate. The same goes with this machine. As for the "home sharpener" taking business... that's called capitalism, folks. If you don't provide a good sharpening all the time or people don't live in an area that has a lot of stores with good sharpeners around, those people are going to seek out better options. I don't have a Sparx, but I'm heavily considering one if my youngest decides to start playing. If people start asking me to do it for them, I'll give them the same speech I give to the people I string for. I'm not trying to take business away from the local shop, but if you feel this is a better experience for you, I'll gladly do it. Are there people who will try to take advantage of this? Yes, there always are. However, most people are doing it to provide a better service or convenience to people they already know. If they're not doing a good job with it or it's not what they're looking for, they aren't going to continue to come back. Lastly, remember how many of you sharpeners started doing this as a hobby or interest and then turned it into a career. There are plenty of people who are fortunate enough to have a shop and do this for a living, but many people like to learn a craft and will provide their services to a small subsection of the population for a nominal fee because they enjoy it, not because they're making $5 a sharpening.

I have the 100/50 on my skates and I feel like if I were to go 90/75, I'd have less bite than I currently do. I think the 100/50 is awesome and as of now, I don't think I'd want to change anything.

Thanks Mike, that would be great!! Can't wait to see what you guys are releasing next.

Mike, This is an amazing product for sure. After I spoke to you on the phone about the length issue in the X90's, I went back and put them in like you said with just a bit of sticky showing and they felt much better. So I went back and put them in correctly and have skated on them 3 times now. WHAT A DIFFERENCE!! I cannot believe how different my skates feel and how much more I notice my push off's and edges with these. This is by far the best money spent on hockey gear so far. Congrats to Powerfoot for a great product.

Chadd, what would be the difference between the 100/50 and the 95/75? I'm still trying to figure out the different sharpening numbers. Thx!

I'm definitely getting used to and loving the 100/50 now. I'm glad that I stuck with it because it's soo much better than ROH. I'm definitely never going back to the old way.

Ok, sounds good. I had no problems with my edges at all, so that was good :) I just wasn't sure if what I was feeling when standing was due to the new sharpening or not. I'll continue on the road with the 100/50 and now that I know what I should be feeling, I probably won't notice it much now. Just for knowledge sake, since Mojo mentioned that a 90/75 would be less bite, what would be the next step up to more bit and a little less glide? I'm still trying to get a handle on the numbers for FBV. Thanks!

I'm currently on the 100/50 moving from a 1/2" ROH. I noticed that my skates seemed a little "slippery" when just gliding around. Is that just because of how the FBV works or would I be able to go to a 90/75 and feel less "slippery" when gliding. I didn't really notice anything great about the glide on these, rather, I just want something that I can really get into when turning. I still want to be able to glide, but it just seemed like I was sliding a bit when I wasn't skating. That said, when I was skating the edges were awesome. I could stop, cut, turn, etc, so that part I really liked. Would a 90/75 be good starting move from the 100/50 or should I look at something different? Also, the ice I skate on I think, would be considered "Regular" with the occasional Hard ice coming into play.